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1997 Ford Taurus GL specs & colors

MSRP
4dr Sdn G
$17,995
4dr Sdn GL
$18,985
4dr Wgn GL
$20,195
4dr Sdn LX
$21,610
4dr Wgn LX
$22,715
4dr Sdn SHO
$26,460
$18,985
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Taurus GL

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Saddle
Medium Grey

Packages

  • $1,450

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
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    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    • pwr door locks
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/ cassette
    • pwr driver seat
    • light group
    • aluminum wheels
  • $750

    Starting MSRP

    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    See more detail
    • speed control
    • front/rear floor mats
    • air filtration system
    • pwr door locks
    • elect AM/FM stereo w/cassette

Specifications

Highlights

Gas V6
Engine Type
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
- hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
Not Available
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Not Available
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.8 x 1.0 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

540
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
3.0L/182
Displacement
145 @ 5250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
170 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
19 City / 28 Hwy
MPG
11.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

6
Passenger Capacity
101 ft³
Passenger Volume
39 in
Front Head Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Hip Room
36 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Second Leg Room
57 in
Second Shoulder Room
56 in
Second Hip Room
109 in
Wheelbase
198 in
Length, Overall
73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
55 in
Height, Overall
62 in
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
25 in
Liftover Height
16 ft³
Trunk Volume

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Indep MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
Quadralink
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

P205/65R15
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15
Rear Tire Size
T135/70R15
Spare Tire Size
15 x 6.0 in
Front Wheel Size
15 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 4.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

3,329 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,250 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
125 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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